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Glancing over his shoulder, he met Baldewin’s proud look and tried daon was always there for him, always believed in hi to let him down

Rodrigo sighed loudly and patted his sto Alric, you have welcoso delicious the last time I was here”

Alric snorted and threw his peer a look “That ht be due to the fact that ere in the middle of a war last time and many meals were little more than rations”

The other king gave a little shrug as if thatthe quirky, playful banter between the two kings It was as if all of Rodrigo’s joy caon

“If you are not too weary fros and dinner, we do have a special welcome planned with the rest of the Burkhard Clan,” Alric taunted right back at the ice dragon “My people are not only anxious toValerii Clan, but they would like to also officially welcome Tori into our clan”

“What?” Tori gasped softly, though the rooh that he was pretty sure everyone heard him His heart skipped as his head snapped around to look at Baldewin “Meet the clan?”

“It’s time you were introduced to everyone They are anxious to speak to you rather than watch you from afar”

But if they stayed afar, Tori couldn’t say anything e him to join their clan

“It’s going to be fine Everyone will love you,” Baldewin said calon could read him far too well

Tori narrowed his eyes on Baldewin, trying for a stern look while pointing his finger at hi the rest of the clan”

“No, I thought you had plenty to worry about with this dinner There was no need to make your anxieties worse than they already were”